Farmside Estates in Pembroke

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Maureen McCarthy, for The Patriot Ledger

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In 2010, Jennifer Conley and her family moved to Farmside Estates, a single-entrance, dual cul-de-sac neighborhood off West Elm Street.

The young family was drawn to Pembroke for three reasons: the town’s natural and rural beauty, proximity to the highway for commuting, and a nearby old friend.

“We were drawn to Pembroke because my childhood best friend lives here and she had great things to say about the town and the community,” Conley said. “And Pembroke is a very pretty area. There are numerous ponds for swimming or boating … and the Herring Run is a nice spot to bring the kids and wander about.”

Farmside Estates consists of nearly two dozen meticulously maintained large Colonials. Lush landscapes, stone walls and grand facades are complemented by tree-lined streets and wooded properties. Homes in this sought-after subdivision sit on 1 to almost 4 acres of land. The neighborhood, developed during the late 1990s, is surrounded by conservation land.

“Wildlife lives in abundance here. ... Deer, foxes, rabbits and turkeys are seen on a daily basis,” Conley said. “One of the things I like the most about where we live is that you feel as if you are off the beaten path, but realistically everything you could possibly need is less than five minutes away.”

Farmside Estates is in North Pembroke and offers quick access to Route 53 for shopping. Route 3 via exits 12 or 13 is minutes away.

Pembroke’s newly revitalized town center, at the intersection of routes 14 and 36, has the town hall, the police station and a community center. The walkable downtown hosts family-oriented events and activities throughout the year.

Houses in Farmside Estates have 4,000 to 8,000 square feet of living space, said Sharon McNamara, a longtime Pembroke resident and broker/owner of Boston Connect Real Estate.

“I have a listing with an in-law suite – great for multi-generational living, which seems to be the latest trend,” said McNamara, host of “Talk Real Estate” on WATD 95.9 FM. “People who are looking for a lot of space really get a lot of value for their money invested in these large Colonial-styled homes.”

Three properties are for sale in the neighborhood: a 5,500-square-foot Colonial with a farmer’s porch and a large first-floor in-law suite for $839,900; a 4,000-square-foot hip roof Colonial on the Farmside Drive cul-de-sac for $829,900; and a 3,200-square-foot Colonial with a chef’s kitchen on Roxanne Drive for $729,999.

Conley said Pembroke is all about community.

“There are so many great people who donate their time and are constantly striving to improve our town and to give our children the best educational experience possible,” said Conley, a mother of three school-aged daughters.